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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1898
Page
11
In a Chicago article a sergeant tests a school principal who hopes to command. The man is color blind and cannot distinguish a color coded card, ending his bid for a captain’s rank while Col Koch explains duties and the recruitment process.
The ad touts Keith's Enamel Starch for fine work with cold water. It promises a pearl like finish and elastic stiffness that withstands bending and damp weather, non blotching, no stick to iron, and whiter whites on white fabrics while leaving colored goods clean. It claims no fabric damage and urges trial to prove it is superior.
The Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha reportedly paid 7000 dollars for a fiddle prompting questions in Cleveland about Spain striking him for a loan.
A brief from an Indianapolis newspaper notes a quoted line about love and an immune term, illustrating a language feature in a dated column. It reflects a quirky phrasing from a historical curnal style, with emphasis on wordplay and character study rather than a news event.
A Washington Iowa Democrat obituary quip notes that men who loudly proclaim their deeds often show less real engagement, suggesting humility over bragging. The remark highlights a civic tone about character and public action.
A snippet from the Princeton Tiger quotes a sailor’s slang inquiry about why sailors are nicknamed tars, noting it arose in a pitched battle context. The exchange uses informal speech to explain maritime jargon.
A Philadelphia woman writes to Mrs Pinkham describing years of womb trouble and severe depression. After months of ineffective treatment she tries Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and soon feels well again. She expresses deep gratitude and notes Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts through women readers.
A storm with tornado-like force hit Marshalltown and nearby areas causing wrecked barns, broken trees, damaged electric lines, and ruined oat and wheat crops. No injuries reported though Marshall county faces thousands of dollars in losses. Additional damage reported at Belle Plaine Mon tour Colo Chelsea and Tama with crop harm, especially corn and oats along the Iowa river valley.
The business portion of Whittemore was destroyed by fire with listed losses and insurance coverage for each claimant. Items include C Keepers 1500 no insurance, Cullen Bros 1000 with 1000, P G Hester 3000 with 2000, Feling Bros 500 with 2000, F Fairburn 400 with 2000, O V Nevelle 1000 with 700, A Lien 1500 with 700, Mrs Eiler 100 with no insurance, J Munch 2000 with 600, J Ryan 100 with 600, J Cunningham 800 with no insurance, McEniry 600 with no insurance, N Wagner 1000 with 500.
First Lieut. Gunsolus of Tipton Sergt. Harlan of Toledo Corp. Smith of Cedar Rapids Corp. Furness of Marshalltown and Sergt. Wallace of Tipton finished their Cedar Rapids recruitment for companies C K H and F of the Fortyninth Iowa regiment and departed for Jacksonville Florida. They enlisted 175 men in four days.
Amos Brandt of Des Moines receives notice of appointment as captain of a colored company. The unit will have a white captain per army law and is to be sent to St. Louis to join the colored regiment under Col. Goodwin.
Six frame buildings in Lorimor’s business district were burned. The properties valued at 4100 were occupied by E T Dufurshank Carl's dry goods store Knight's law office Sullivan's drug store and Ballard & Persinger's barber shop. Little insurance was carried. Total loss will approximate 10000.
Perry Elliott shot Miss Effie Kelly on her front porch in Trenton and then killed himself with the same rifle. Both individuals were highly respected in the community.
Reports from Iowa and neighboring areas recount multiple incidents and developments. A 12 year old boy drowns in the Maquoketa river near Monticello while bathing. Others note a street railway plant sold for 160000 dollars in Fort Scott. Judge Husted imposes life imprisonment for John McGarry in Dubuque. Iowa officials fund allocations and ex senator Ezekiel Clark's death aged 82.
A curbside scene features a derby hat observer and a telescope man debating Jupiter moons. The punch line laments the blues of living with new moons and the idea of multiple moons making life harder. The Detroit Free Press prints the lighthearted exchange.
R Davies first sergeant of Co B Detroit resident at 416 Third Avenue praised for his service. An anecdotal testimonial cites Williams Pink Pills as a cure for chronic dyspepsia after years of suffering and failed remedies. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY 50 cents a box or six boxes 2 50, postpaid.
An urchin in Adams Freeman recalls Cuba as a land once ringed by water and now hosting warships. He mentions tobacco and tins in a terse, schoolyard memory that hints at broader tensions.
The lake and rail arrangements of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for this year are practically the same as in 1897. Freight to Lake Superior ports uses the Northern Steamship Company and the Owen line for Lake Michigan ports. Trans lake Erie routes are via Detroit Navigation Company between Cleveland and Detroit and the Ashley and Dustin Line and Michigan and Ohio Car Ferry Company between Dusky and Detroit.
Town Topics notes a Colorado man leaves Pike's Peak under a cloud while neighbors question his character. The brief item hints at local curiosity about the visitor's conduct and background.
crowds flock from surrounding country to witness a great military spectacle at McVicker's in Chicago showcasing Shenandoah's ongoing success and appeal.
Quote attributed to Rochefoucauld appears in a Lexington column dated February 24. The brief mentions Piso's Cure and a stubborn case, with oblique reference to a non specific obligation and a person named Mueller.
A collection of humorous quotes and proverbs is presented, including promotion for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and wry lines from Lady Montague and various city papers. The snippet also features mock wisdom about rising early and farming banter from the Pittsburgh Chronicle and Denver Times.
Lionel Brough recounts a churchyard tale where a sexton shows visitors a tomb and quips that it holds "Tummas Hooper an' 'is eleven wolves." A visiting lady questions the eleven, and the sexton explains it was merely a hobby of his.
A young man hesitates yet shows courage as a woman notes that photographic methods need a dark room to develop the negative. The Philadelphia Record quotes a witty exchange about developing in light versus dark.
A playful Chicago Record quip recalls a man named Papa whose mind is full of business. When asked about his daughter, he jokes that she could be exchanged if she fails to meet their advertisement standards.
A playful exchange between two women in pink and blue reveals plans to craft a meaningful keepsake for Charlie who has left with the troops. The blue woman explains she began the project on his departure day, shaping a pillow meant to comfort a weary soldier.
The piece touts a U S England alliance as a deterrent to enemies and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic that enriches blood builds muscle steadies nerves and increases appetite urging readers to try it.
Atom disputes rumors of Cuban cables being cut while Upguardian notes the latest cut news arrived over the cable itself. The Chicago Tribune confirms the last reported sabotage claim.
A promotional appeal by Dr. Hayes of Buffalo New York claims climate cures are uncertain and costly, while at home treatment offers lasting relief from itching sneezing coughing wheezing and breath distress. It promises free examination blank and a 112 page book on asthma and hay fever with no cost for opinion.
A fragmented Evening News exchange hints at a misunderstanding between labeled figures Miss Antiqua and Miss See oe. The dialogue suggests a past friendship now strained as they reference a century-old puzzle or ride and acknowledge their current estrangement.
An advertisement extols Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle yet effective cleanser for the digestive canal. It claims a 10c box purifies the system and removes causes of ill health, asserting no harm when used properly.
A Circassian asks to stop at a boarding house, but the living skeleton replies it is not his fault. He recalls a former boarder telling the landlady he resembled how someone felt after one of her breakfasts. Detroit Free Press quoting the tale.
The Grain-O beverage is advertised as a tasty appetite nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is said to aid digestion and strengthen nerves without stimulants, suitable for children and adults, costing about three times coffee at 15 and 25 cents.
Fragmentary Albany Argus note indicates Sampson and Adele facing rank violations under the state labor law and a plan to file against the violations. The dated snippet references daily routines and a potential enforcement action.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes for swollen hot feet and fatigue. It relieves smarting feet tight shoes and blisters, cures corns and bunions, and gives rest. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial package free. Advertised by Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A brief Navy note suggests American warships will remain gray while Spanish vessels may be brown, reflecting the current color scheme as reported by the New York Express.
In Washington reports indicate Spanish minister and attaches were sent home in response to rapid firing questions. The Chicago Tribune notes the action followed a tense exchange and underscores diplomatic strain between powers.
An advertisement by Dr H H Green s Sons of Atlanta claims a treatment for dropsy and promises the greatest dropsy remedies in the world, inviting readers to read their ad in another column.
Fragmentary quote notes beauty as skin deep yet its ride touches the heart. Ram is referenced as origin. Full context unclear but the line emphasizes beauty’s emotional impact.
An 19th century classified style item notes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally for sale at 75 cents. A quoted Lavater line warns readers to beware of those who hate a child's laughter.
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